| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| adequate |
enough for the situation or need. |
| aloof |
at a distance; apart. |
| dismal |
full of gloom; sad. |
| domination |
the act of controlling or governing by the use of power or influence. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| lengthy |
tediously long in duration, as a speech. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| mar |
to damage or spoil, especially on the surface or face, but not severely. |
| multitude |
a large number of people, animals, or things. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| recommendation |
the act of presenting something as good or as worth doing. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |